Hartford-Neosho Rapids firefighters were busy all weekend, and their firefighting efforts continued with what firefighters say is a suspicious incident early Monday.
Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn says crews from his department and Olpe were toned out to 303 Grand in Hartford shortly after 2 am, with Emporia Rural Fire dispatched as mutual aid shortly afterward. Initial indications were for a grass fire outside a house, and Zumbrunn says firefighters discovered the fire had spread to a fence while melting some siding on the house.
The fire was put out quickly with no extension inside the home. Olpe and Emporia Rural were canceled before arriving.
Lyon County deputies are investigating.
Separately, Hartford-Neosho Rapids firefighters battled a small rekindle near Roads 80 and Y-5 on Sunday evening. The fire was put out quickly with no injuries reported. Zumbrunn says that fire rekindled from activity Thursday.
